Panamax M1500-UPS Owner's manual

Brand: Panamax

Model: M1500-UPS

Category: Uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs)

Type: Owner's manual

MAX® Home Cinema UPS

Owner’s Manual

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Important Safety Instructions.............................................................pg. 1

Installing Your UPS.............................................................................pg. 2

Basic Operation.............................................................................pgs. 2, 3

Advanced Operation......................................................................pgs. 4, 5

Home Cinema Power Control Software Installation Instructions...pgs. 5, 6

Home Cinema Power Control Software Instructions............pgs. 7, 8, 9, 10

Battery Features........................................................................pgs. 10, 11

Diagnostics.......................................................................................pg. 11

Troubleshooting................................................................................pg. 12

Technical Specifications....................................................................pg. 12

RS232 Communications Protocol & Command Set.....pgs. 13, 14, 15, 16

FCC Notice and Warranties..............................................................Pg. 17

Table of Contents

Before You Begin

2. Power Cord

1. UPS Unit

3. Phone Cord

5. Rack Mounting Kit

4. DB 9 Serial Cable

6. Home Cinema

Power Control

Software

Inspect the UPS upon receipt. In addition to this manual the box should contain the following:

UNPACKING

Please verify that you have received all these items. If not, contact Panamax.

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MODEL # M1500-UPS

This manual contains important instructions that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the UPS and batteries.

Please read and follow all instructions carefully during installation and operation of the unit. Read this manual thoroughly before

attempting to unpack, install, or operate.

CAUTION! The UPS must be connected to an AC power outlet

with fuse or circuit breaker protection.

DO NOT plug the machine into an outlet that is not grounded.

If you need to de-energize this equipment, turn off and unplug

the UPS.

CAUTION! DO NOT USE FOR MEDICAL OR LIFE SUPPORT EQUIP-

MENT! Panamax does not sell products for life support or med-

ical applications. DO NOT use in any circumstance that would

affect operation or safety of any life support equipment, with any

medical applications, or patient care.

CAUTION! The battery can energize hazardous live parts inside

even when the AC input power is disconnected.

CAUTION! To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock install in a

temperature and humidity controlled indoor area, free of conduc-

tive contaminants. (Please see specifications for acceptable

temperature and humidity range).

CAUTION! To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove

the cover, except to service the battery. No user serviceable parts

inside, except for the battery.

CAUTION! To avoid electrical shock, turn off the unit and unplug

it from the AC power source before servicing the battery or

installing a component.

CAUTION! DO NOT USE WITH OR NEAR AQUARIUMS! To reduce

the risk of fire, do not use with or near aquariums. Condensation

from the aquarium can come in contact with metal current con-

tacts and cause the machine to short out.

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Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION! The 2 silver handles on the battery

access panel are for removing the panel only.

NOT FOR LIFTING PRODUCT.

Installing Your UPS

HARDWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE

1. Your new UPS may be used immediately upon receipt.

However, recharging the battery for at least four hours is rec-

ommended to insure that the battery’s maximum charge capacity

is achieved. Charge loss may occur during shipping and storage.

To recharge the battery, simply leave the unit plugged into an AC

outlet. The unit will charge in both the ON as well as the OFF

position. If you wish to use the software, connect the enclosed

serial interface cable to the serial port on the UPS and an open

serial port on the computer.

2. With the UPS unit OFF and unplugged, plug your home the-

ater equipment into the unit’s rear panel AC outlets. DO NOT plug

a laser printer, copier, space heater, vacuum cleaner, paper shred-

der or other large electrical device into the UPS. The power

demands of these devices will overload and possibly damage

the unit.

3. To protect a telephone modem line (DVR or Satellite TV

receiver) or network cable, connect a telephone cable or network

cable from the wall jack outlet to the IN jack of the UPS. Then

connect a telephone cable or network cable from the OUT jack

on the UPS to the equipment’s telephone jack or network device.

Note: This unit provides both telephone and LAN protection on

one set of RJ-11/45 jacks. The telephone cir-

cuit uses pins 4 & 5 while the LAN circuit uses

pins 1, 2, 3 & 6. Adapters or custom cables

(not included) must be used when utilizing

both protection circuits at the same time.

4. Plug the UPS into a 2 pole, 3 wire grounded receptacle (wall

outlet). Make sure the wall branch outlet is protected by a fuse or

circuit breaker and does not service equipment with large electri-

cal demands (e. g. refrigerator, copier, etc.) Avoid using exten-

sion cords. If used, the extension cord must be rated for 15

Amps.

5. Press the power switch to turn the UPS on. The Power ON

indicator light will illuminate.

6. The rear panel circuit breakers will open and power to the con-

nected equipment will be turned OFF if an overload is detected.

To correct this, turn the UPS off, unplug at least one piece of

equipment, wait 10 seconds, check to make sure that the circuit

breakers are reset, and turn the unit on.

7. The UPS will automatically charge the battery whenever it is

plugged into an AC outlet,

8. To maintain optimal battery charge, leave the UPS plugged

into an AC outlet at all times.

9. To store your UPS for an extended period, cover it and store

with the battery fully charged. Recharge the battery every three

months to insure battery life.

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FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION

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Power Switch

Press the power

button to turn the

UPS ON or OFF.

Removable Access Panel

Easy to remove for battery access and

replacement.

DO NOT lift product with handles.

They are for panel removal only.

Test Switch

This UPS performs a self-test automatically when powered on. The test switch allows

you to test the system at any time. When the UPS passes the test, it returns to on-

line operation. If the UPS fails the self-test, please recharge the battery for 4 hours

and perform another self-test. If it fails after recharging the battery, please replace

the battery. In battery mode, you can press this button to silence an audible alarm.

Basic Operation

RJ-45

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

LAN

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RS232 CONTROL

CRITICAL

LOAD

OUTLET

BANK

NON CRITICAL

LOAD OUTLET

BANK

AC INPUT

IR1

IR OUTPUT

PROGRAM / TEST

30 SEC. 5 MIN.

IN OUT

OUTPUT DELAY

IR DETECTOR

IR2

MAIN

Basic Operation

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Power On Indicator

This LED is illuminated when

the utility condition is normal

and the UPS outlets are pro-

viding clean, protected power.

Line Fault Indicator

This LED will illuminate to warn the user that a

wiring problem such as a bad/missing ground or

reversed wiring exists within the AC receptacle.

If illuminated, disconnect all equipment and contact

an electrician to insure outlet is properly wired.

Unsafe Voltage Indicator

This LED will illuminate to inform the user that

an unsafe line voltage is present and that the

UPS has switched to battery power. This could

be either an over-voltage or under-voltage.

Battery Mode Indicator

This illuminates during utility failure or

an unsafe voltage condition, indicating

that the battery is supplying power to

the connected equipment.

AVR Indicator

This indicates that the UPS is operating in automatic voltage regulation mode. When the led is illu-

minated continuously, it indicates an input over-voltage and the UPS unit reduces (bucks) the volt-

age to the normal operating range. When the led is flashing, it indicates that the input line voltage

is low and that the UPS is increasing (boosts) input voltage to the normal range.

Load Level Indicator

This is a visual indication of the

UPS load.

The 1st arrow will illuminate when

the load is above 25%, the 2nd

above 50% and the 3rd above

75%. The 4th arrow will flash

when the load is between 85%

and 100%.

Battery Level Indicator

This is a visual indication of the

battery charge. If battery capac-

ity is under 25%, no indicator

LED will illuminate and UPS

starts beeping (if the audible

alarm is enabled).

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FRONT PANEL DISPLAY LED DESCRIPTIONS

REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION

Circuit Breakers for

Overload Protection

Resettable circuit

breakers provide

optimal overload

protection.

Non-Critical-Load Outlets

Four battery powered, surge

protected and AVR outlets for

connected equipment insures

temporary uninterrupted oper-

ation of connected equipment

during a power failure.

Critical Load Outlets

Two battery powered, surge

protected and AVR outlets for

critical-load equipment

insures temporary uninter-

rupted operation of connected

equipment during a power

failure.

IR Control Section

Learning Control Switches – Push to program or test the IR function

IR Detector Window – Receives the IR signal to be learned

Indicator LED’

s – Indicates learning status

Output Delay Switches – Set the desired time delay between a power failure and

when the IR signals are sent to the connected equipment

IR Output Jacks – Standard 1/8” (3.5mm) mono jack for connection to an IR

flasher (IR flashers not included)

RS232 Serial Communication Port

The serial port allows connection and communication between

the UPS and a HTPC (home theater personal computer) or home

automation system. If used temporarily during setup (with the

included software), it allows the installer to program a number of

variables including the Critical Load Battery Threshold. See the

software documentation for more information.

RJ11/RJ45 Jacks

Ports protect stan-

dard telephone line,

modem, or network

cable.

AC Power

Cord Input

Receptacle

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Advanced Operation

Audio/Video components such as Digital Video Recorders, DLP

projectors and any component with volatile memory can benefit

from connection to a UPS. The Panamax M1500-UPS takes this

to the next level with a number of features designed specifically

for the home theater.

Critical Load Function

One of the user programmable settings in the Home Cinema

Power Control software is the Low Battery NCL Shutoff thresh-

old. This sets the battery capacity level at the point where the

non-critical load outlets are turned off and all remaining battery

power is reserved for equipment plugged into the 2 critical load

outlets. This value is stored internally by the UPS and is not

dependent on having the software running on a computer.

Learning IR Control

The learning IR function lets you program the UPS to send

standby or shut-down commands to components such as DLP

ceiling projectors. If the power fails, the projector’s lamps are

turned off while the UPS continues providing battery power to

the projector’s cooling fan. Proper shutdown is ensured and

expensive lamps are protected from damage.

Note: This function should only be used with discrete IR codes.

Programming an On/Off toggle command could result in the

equipment being turned ON during a power failure!

IR Power Failure Operation

The UPS can learn two IR commands. The learned commands

will be transmitted on both output jacks so you have the ability to

control 2 different pieces of equipment or use a 2-step macro for

one component.

The IR Output Delay switches provide the ability to “ride-

through” brief power outages without sending a shut-down sig-

nal to the connected device. You have a choice of a 30 second

or 5 minute delay.

1. After a power failure and the selected delay, the IR codes will

be sent to both outputs. The IR LED’s will flash once per second

during the delay time and will stop flashing after the IR code is

output.

2. If the delay settings are the same for both IR1 and IR2, the

IR2 code will be sent to both outputs 2 seconds after IR1.

3. The IR commands will also be transmitted immediately after

the battery charge falls below the critical load battery threshold.

This ensures that equipment will be shutdown properly if the

UPS’s load level is extremely high and the backup time would

be less than the 5 minute ride-through delay.

4. There is no IR output after the power is restored to the

system.

IR LED Color & Status

To program IR output:

1. Press and hold the IR1 button for approximately 2 seconds.

2. When the IR1 LED turns solid GREEN, release the button

(after approx. 2 seconds)

3. Point the remote control at the detector window and quickly

press and release the appropriate button on the remote control.

If no signal is received within 10 seconds, the programming

mode is cancelled, the IR1 LED turns off and you will have to

start over.

4. The IR1 LED flashes GREEN if the IR signal is sampled and

stored in memory.

5. The IR1 LED will flash RED if the IR signal was not learned.

Start over at Step 1.

6. Repeat steps 1-5 for IR2.

To clear IR programming:

1. Press and hold the appropriate IR button, release after 2 sec.

2. The IR LED turns solid Green

3. Press the button again. The IR code will be erased from

memory and the LED will turn off.

IR Output Test

1. An IR flasher must be connected to the UPS and in line-of-

sight to the IR receiver window of the equipment to be controlled

in order to verify that the code was learned correctly.

2. Make sure that the component to be controlled is turned ON.

3. Press and release the IRx button. The code for IRx will be

transmitted on both IR1 and IR2 outputs.

4. If you are testing a 2-step macro, be sure to press the second

IR button to transmit that code.

LED COLOR STATUS

Off Idle

Green, solid Waiting to receive IR signal

Green, flashing IR signal sampled

Red, flashing Failed to learn IR signal

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5. If the learning process was successful, the controlled equip-

ment should accept the IR command and turn off or go into

standby mode.

6. Reprogram the IR command if the controlled equipment does

not respond.

a. Be sure that the batteries in the “teaching remote” are fresh

and do not need to be replaced.

b. If “press & release” (Step 3 in Programming) doesn’t work,

try “press & hold” on the remote control button being taught to

the UPS.

RS232 Control with Open Protocol

The RS232 serial interface can be used in the following ways:

1. Initial system setup. An installer can use a notebook comput-

er to set the variables within the Home Cinema Power Control

software. Once the setup is completed, the notebook computer

can be disconnected. All settings are stored in the UPS.

2. Connection to a Home Theater Personal Computer (HTPC).

Functionality is very similar to a standard UPS with a PC.

The UPS can provide continued power to the HTPC to maintain

recording capabilities if it is being used as a digital video

recorder. It is also capable of saving open documents and

shutting down the HTPC during extended power failures.

This requires a permanent RS232 connection to the HTPC

and having the Home Cinema Power Control software running

in the background on the HTPC.

3. Integration with home automation systems like AMX and

Crestron. The serial communications command set and protocol

is open and is published later in this manual. This information

can be used by the automation system programmer for both UPS

control by the automation system and reporting of power events

by the UPS to the automation system.

Advanced Operation

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Home Cinema Power Control Software

The M1500-UPS has one rear-panel serial port that provides the

ability to program special functions, safely shutdown a home the-

ater PC (HTPC) or integrate the UPS with home automation sys-

tems.

Use of the Panamax software is optional. The communications

protocol is “open”; a programmer can write their own control

program or integrate the UPS’s programming/control functions

into home automation software if desired. The UPS will pro-

vide surge suppression, automatic voltage regulation and bat-

tery backup without the software. Automatic shutdown of an

HTPC requires the use of the software.

Software Installation

For Windows XP (Home and Professional)

1. Click on Start and then click on Control Panel.

2. Double-click on Power Options then click on the UPS tab.

3. Set the manufacturer to none.

4. Exit to the desktop and shutdown your computer.

5. Turn the UPS off and unplug it.

6. Connect the serial interface cable to the UPS and an open

serial port on the back of the computer. (Note: You must use

the serial cable that was supplied with the unit).

7. Plug the UPS into an AC outlet, turn the UPS on and start your

computer.

8. Windows will recognize your UPS as “New Hardware”.

9. Insert the software disk into the computer’s drive. The instal-

lation program should start automatically. If the installation

program does not start automatically, open it manually with

the Window’s “Run” command.

10. Follow the on-screen instructions.

11. Once the software has finished installing, remove the disk

and restart your computer.

For Windows 95/98/Me

1. Turn off your UPS.

2. Connect the Serial Cable to your UPS and the open serial port

on the rear panel of the computer. (Note: You must use the serial

cable that was supplied with the unit).

3. Plug the UPS into an AC outlet, turn the UPS on and then start

your computer.

4. Follow the instructions below for your PC’s operating system.

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5. Windows will recognize your UPS as “New Hardware”.

6. Insert the software disk into the computer’s drive. The instal-

lation program should start automatically. If the installation pro-

gram does not start automatically, open it manually with the

Window’s “Run” command.

7. Follow the on-screen instructions.

8. Once the software is installed, remove the disk and restart

your computer.

For Windows 2000

1. Click on Start, point to Settings then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click on Power Options.

3. On the UPS Tab, click Select.

4. In the UPS Selection Dialog Box, under Manufacturers,

click None.

5. Exit to the desktop.

6. Shutdown the computer.

7. Turn the UPS off and unplug it.

8. Connect the serial interface cable to the UPS and an open

serial port on the back of the computer. (Note: You must use

the serial cable that was supplied with the unit).

9. Plug the UPS into an AC outlet, turn the UPS on and start

your computer.

10. Windows will recognize your UPS as “New Hardware”.

11. Insert the software disk into the computer’s drive. The

installation program should start automatically. If the installation

program does not start automatically, open it manually with the

Window’s “Run” command.

12. Follow the on-screen instructions.

13. Once the software has finished installing, remove the disk

and restart your computer.

For Windows NT 4.0

1. Click on Start, point to Settings then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click on the UPS Icon.

3.. Remove the check mark from the box labeled UPS is installed

on.

4. Click OK.

5. Acknowledge the message that the UPS is in an unknown

state.

6. Exit to the desktop.

7. Shutdown your computer.

8. Turn the UPS off and unplug it.

9. Connect the serial interface cable to the UPS and an open seri-

al port on the back of the computer. (Note: You must use the

serial cable that was supplied with the unit).

10. Plug the UPS into an AC outlet, turn the UPS on and then

start your computer.

11. Click on Start, point to Settings then click Control Panel.

12. Double-click on Add/Remove Programs.

13. Insert the software disk into the computer’s drive. The

installation program should start automatically. If the installation

program does not start automatically, open it manually with the

Window’s “Run” command.

14. Click Install.

15. Follow the on-screen instructions.

16. Once the software is installed, remove the disk and restart

your computer.

When your computer restarts, the Home Cinema Power Control

software will appear on your screen for a few seconds, and then

minimize. It will appear as a blue and white batter

y icon located

in the system tray, near the clock.

Home Cinema Power Control Software

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Home Cinema Power Control Software Instructions

Overview

Panamax’s Home Cinema Power Control software is designed for

use with Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT,

Windows 2000 and Windows XP. It works in conjunction with

the UPS to provide full protection of home theater equipment

including digital video recorders, home theater PC’s (HTPC)

and video projectors/lamps.

This program may be used temporarily during the Initial system

setup. An installer can use a notebook computer to set the vari-

ables within the Home Cinema Power Control software. Once the

setup is completed, the notebook computer can be disconnected.

All settings are stored in the UPS.

The software can also be used to manage a Home Theater

Personal Computer (HTPC). Functionality is very similar to a

standard UPS with a PC. The UPS can provide continued power

to the HTPC to maintain recording capabilities if it is being used

as a digital video recorder. It is also capable of saving open doc-

uments and shutting down the HTPC during extended power fail-

ures. This requires a permanent RS232 connection to the HTPC

and having the Home Cinema Power Control software running in

the background on the HTPC. When a power failure occurs,

open files are saved under auto-assigned file names or existing

file names and the files closed. The computer and UPS are

automatically shutdown to conserve battery power. Files with

auto-assigned names will be saved under C:\PCTemp, where C

is the name of your main hard drive. Files that have previously

been saved will be saved in their original location.

There is also a Schedule feature that can automatically save and

close open files and then shutdown the computer and UPS at a

user specified date and time as well as re-start the computer at

a user specified date and time. Use of this feature is optional

and is not required for the power failure shutdown to occur.

2. Power Button:

Closes the program window.

3. Minimize Button:

Minimize the program window.

4. Setup Button:

Opens the Setup Window.

1. Log Button: Opens the Event Log Window.

6. Schedule Button:

Click this button to access the

Schedule Window.

5. Model: Shows the model

of UPS that is being used.

7. Status Bar: Displays messages

about the status of the software.

MAIN MENU

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MAIN WINDOW DESCRIPTIONS

SETUP MENU

2. Input Voltage: Shows the current input

voltage. The input normally appears in green, but

will turn red if the input voltage is lower than 85v

or higher than 150v.

9. Scheduled On:

The Home Cinema Power

Control software can be

scheduled to turn your

connected equipment on.

It can only be set when a

Scheduled Off is also set.

Scheduled On settings

that are set to occur with-

in seven days will be dis-

played.

8. Countdown: For use with a Home Theater PC. When the program

detects that the utility voltage is below 88 volts or above 147 volts, the

countdown will begin. When the countdown reaches zero, the program will

save and close any open applications, and then shut down the operating

system in an intelligent and orderly manner.

7. Approximate Backup Time: Indicates the approximate

amount of backup time that is available, based upon the battery

capacity and the load on the system. This indicator can appear in red,

yellow, or green, depending upon the number of minutes available.

6. Scheduled Off:

The program can be set

to automatically shutdown

the system at a user

specified time. Scheduled

Off settings that are set to

occur within seven days

will be displayed. When

combined with the

Scheduled On function,

connected equipment can

automatically be rebooted.

3. UPS Communication Media: Leave this on “Auto” for auto-

matic detection or select the correct communications port from the drop-

down list. The port assigned to the UPS needs to be used exclusively for

the UPS software.

12. Time between

power failure and

shutdown:

For use with

an HTPC. This is the user

controllable delay between

when the power fails and

the software starts the

shutdown process. If

unchecked, the unit will

run on battery until the low

battery signal is received

(2 minutes of backup time

remaining) and then start

the shutdown process.

11. Time between

power failure and

initial warning:

Sets the time delay

between a power failure

and the first audible

alarm.

10. Delay between warning messages:

Sets the delay between the audible alarms (during a

power failure).

9. UPS Self-Test: Allows the user to test the

UPS without having to unplug the unit from the wall.

When Run is clicked, the UPS will switch to battery

power and the unit will beep.

2. Alarm On: Toggles

the audible alarm on and off.

4. OK: Closes the

window and saves

changes.

5. Cancel: Closes

the window without

saving changes.

6. Default:

Returns the software

to original factory

settings.

7. Advanced:

Opens the Advanced

Setup Window.

8. About: This button will dis-

play information about the software,

as well as contact information.

1. Play voice: Enables audi-

ble voice messages through your

computer speakers. A sound

card and speakers are required.

5. Temperature:

Displays the internal oper-

ating temperature of the

unit. If the temperature

exceeds 158°F (70°C), the

indicator will change from

green to red.

4. Load Level: Shows the % of capacity

that is currently being used. If the load level

exceeds 90%, the indicator will change to a

red color.

3. Output Voltage: Shows the

output voltage of the UPS.

1. Battery Level: Displays the

current charge on the battery. The

indicator will display a red color

when a power failure occurs.

10. Frequency:

This indicator displays

the frequency of the

utility power.

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ADVANCED SETUP MENU

SCHEDULE MENU - SPECIAL

1. Low Battery HTPC Shutoff: For use with a Home Theater PC.

Sets the low battery cutoff level. The user can slightly extend the UPS run

time by adjusting this setting. This setting must be higher than the Critical

Load Threshold if the HTPC is plugged into a non-critical load outlet.

2. Low Battery NCL Shutoff: NCL stands for Non-

Critical Load. Sets the % of battery capacity at which all

remaining battery power is reserved for the equipment

plugged into the critical load outlet bank. Power to the 4

NCL outlets will be turned off at this point.

7. Battery-mode

Output Voltage:

Sets the voltage that the

unit will output. This

level can be adjusted

from 110V to 130V when

running on battery.

1. Special

Setting: Allows

you to schedule a

one-time shut-

down/startup.

2. Weekly Setting: Allows you to

schedule a shutdown and start up based

upon the day of the week.

8. Schedule

Display: Window

display of the

days/dates and times

of any scheduled

startups and shut-

downs.

7. Delete: Clears

the selected item

from the schedule.

3. Turn Off: Select the day/date and time that

you want the computer system to shutdown. This is

optional and has no effect on whether your computer

will shut down during a power failure.

5. Cancel: Closes

the window without

saving any schedules

even if one was added

to the Schedule Display

Window. Does not can-

cel previously applied

schedules.

6. Add: Adds an

item to the schedule.

9. Turn On: Select

the day/date and time

that you want the com-

puter system to restart.

Can only be used in

conjunction with a

scheduled shutdown.

4. OK: Closes the win-

dow. Please note: You

must click Add to add

the item to the schedule.

5. Cancel: Closes

the window without

saving changes.

6. Default:

Restores the settings

to the factory defaults.

3. Cold Start: When this is

enabled, the UPS can start in the

absence of AC power. To maximize

battery life, it is recommended to

keep this disabled.

4. OK: Closes

the windows and

saves changes.

8. Low-Voltage

Failure:

Sets the lower

level where the UPS will

cycle to battery. This level

can be adjusted from 88V

to 97V.

9. High-Voltage

Failure: Sets the

upper level where the

UPS will cycle to battery.

This level can be adjusted

from 137V to 147V.

2. Event: When this option is

selected, the log will display a list

of events such as power failure,

program start, and program end.

3. Closed Application

Information: When this option

is selected, the log will display the

names and location of any files that

were auto-saved by the software.

1. Log Display:

This window displays

the information as

selected by the Event,

Closed Application

Information, or Data

Record option buttons.

6. Cancel: Closes

the window without

saving any changes.

7. Clear: Clears the

selected log.

5. OK: Closes the

window and saves

any changes.

4. Data Record: When this

option is selected, the log will dis-

play a record of the items that are

shown in the main window.

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Battery Features

LOG MENU

Testing The Battery Backup Function

Once you have set up your UPS system, you may wish to test it.

Make sure that the UPS has been charged for at least 4 hours

before testing.

To test the UPS, simply depress the test button located on the

front of the unit. The unit will cycle to battery and emit an audible

beep. The unit will stop beeping when the test is complete.

You may also use the self-test function in the software. To use

the software self-test, open the main window, and then click

mode on Setup. Click the red run button. The unit will cycle to

battery mode and emit an audible beep. With the software self-

test, the unit will switch back to AC power automatically.

Battery Replacement

Read and follow the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before

servicing the battery.

Service the battery under the supervision of personnel knowl-

edgeable of batteries and their precautions. Servicing the bat-

tery can only be performed by qualified personnel.

CAUTION! Use only the specified type of battery. See your dealer

for replacement batteries.

CAUTION! The battery may present the risk of electrical shock.

Do not dispose of batteries in a fire as they may explode. Follow

all local ordinances regarding proper disposal of batteries.

CAUTION! Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released elec-

trolyte is harmful to the skin and eyes and may be toxic

CAUTION! A battery can present a high risk of short circuit cur-

rent and electrical shock. Take the following precautions before

replacing the battery:

1. Remove all watches, rings or other metal objects.

2. Only use tools with insulated handles.

3. Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of battery or any

terminals.

4. Wear rubber gloves and boots.

5. Determine if the battery is inadvertently grounded. If inadver-

tently grounded, remove source of ground. CONTACT WITH A

GROUNDED BATTERY CAN RESULT IN ELECTRICAL SHOCK! The

likelihood of such shock will be reduced if such grounds are

removed during installation and maintenance (applicable to a

UPS and a remote battery supply not having a grounded circuit).

Diagnostics

UNSAFE VOLTAGE

LINE FAULT

POWER ON

AVR MODE

BATTERY MODE

BATTERY LEVEL

LOAD LEVEL

Hom

e C

inem

UPS

ure S

ine Wave

Intelligent Critical Load Control

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Battery Replacement Procedure

2. Remove the two retaining screws of the

cable protection cover then remove the cover.

6. Slide a new battery pack into the unit.

Assemble the screws, cover, cable and front

panel in the reverse sequence of above steps.

7. Recharge the unit for 4-8 hours to ensure

the UPS performs expected runtime.

4. Remove the four retaining screws.

3. Disconnect the black and red cable.

1. Remove the right side front panel using

pull-out handles.

5. Pull the battery pack out from the unit.

Battery pullout tab handle

Power

On LED

Off

On/Off

Off

On/Off

Wiring

Fault LED

Off

AVR LED

Off

Slow Flash

Rapid Flash

Off

On/Off/Flash

Off

On/Off/Flash

Off

On/Off/Flash

Using

Battery LED

Off

On/Off

Off

On/Off

Circuit

Breaker

Set

Set/Up

Audible

Alarm

Off

Two Beeps

Rapid Beeps

Long Beep

None

Off

None

Condition

Normal

AVR- Max. boost 13% of input voltage for output regulation while input voltage is

from 8% to 15% under nominal.

AVR- Max. boost 26% of input voltage for output regulation while input voltage is

from 15% to 26% under nominal.

AVR- Max. buck 15% of input voltage for output regulation while input voltage is

from 8% to 26% over nominal.

Utility Failure- The UPS is providing battery power to the connected equipment.

Utility Failure- The UPS is providing battery power. Rapid beeps indicate the battery

will run out of charge within a few minutes.

Overload- Turn the UPS off and unplug at least one piece of equipment from the UPS.

Wait 5 seconds, reset the circuit breaker and restart the UPS.

Overload- Turn the UPS off and unplug at least one piece of equipment from the UPS.

Wait 5 seconds, reset the circuit breaker and restart the UPS.

Weak Battery- Recharge the battery for at least 8 hours. If Check Battery is illuminat-

ed, contact Panamax for battery replacement information.

Surge Protection Malfunction- Power surge has damaged the unit. Please contact

Panamax.

Electrical Wiring Fault- Indicates wiring problems such as a bad ground, missed

ground or reversed wiring within the AC outlet. User is advised to disconnect all

electrical equipment from the outlet and have the outlet checked by an electrician.

Troubleshooting

Technical Specifications

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AC SPECIFICATIONS

CAPACITY

(VA)__________________________________________________________1500VA

(Watts)________________________________________________________1000W

INPUT

Voltage Range____________________________________________88Vac - 147Vac

Frequency Range______________________________________________47 - 63 Hz

OUTPUT

On Battery Output Voltage_____________________Pure Sine Wave at 120VAC +/- 5%

On Battery Output Frequency__________________________________ 60 Hz +/- 1%

Transfer Time_____________________________________________________ 4ms

PROTECTION & FILTRATION

On Utility____________________________________ Over/Under voltage protection

On Battery________________________________________ Internal Current Limiting

Patented Power Management Circuit____________________________________Yes

Overvoltage Shutoff ____________________________________________144V ±8V

Undervoltage Shutoff ___________________________________________ 90V ±6V

Thermal Fusing____________________________________________________Yes

Initial Clamping Level ________________________________ 200V Peak, 141V RMS

UL 1449 Suppression Rating ________________________________________330V

Protection Modes __________________________________________L-N, L-G, N-G

Response Time ___________________________________________________ < 1 n

Single Pulse Energy Dissipation_________________________________1650 Joules

Peak Impulse Current ___________________________________________ 52,000 A

EMI/RFI Noise Filtration______________________________50dB (100kHz – 1 MHz)

TELCO PROTECTION

Fuseless/Auto-Resettable_____________________________________________Yes

Clamping Level___________________________________________________ 260V

Capacitance _____________________________________________ 30 pf (approx.)

Suppression Modes_________________________________ Metallic & Longitudinal

Wires Protected_______________________________________2 wire, 1 pair (4 & 5)

Connectors______________________________________RJ-11/45 Shared with LAN

LAN PROTECTION

Compatibility___________________________________________________________10/100bT

Clamping Level_______________________________________________________________7V

Suppression Modes_____________________________________Differential & Common Ground

Wires Protected____________________________________________________Pins 1, 2, 3, & 6

Connectors______________________________________________RJ/11-45 Shared with Telco

BATTERY

Sealed____________________________________________________________________Yes

Maintenance-free____________________________________________________________Yes

Lead acid___________________________________________________________________Yes

User replaceable_____________________________________________________________Yes

Typical recharge time _______________________________________________________8 hrs.

COMMUNICATION

Software ___________________________________ Included (Windows95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP)

Hardware_______________________________________________ RS232 (open command set)

Programmable IR_________________(learning) sends IR signals to equipment after power failure

PHYSICAL

Rack Mountable_________________________________________Yes (rack mount kit included)

Maximum Dimensions_____________________________________________17" x 3.5 x 15.3"

Weight (lbs.)________________________________________________________________ 59

Outlets______________________________________________ 6 Total (2 assigned critical load)

GENERAL

Lightning protection__________________________________________________________Yes

Product Warranty_________________________________________________________ 3 Years

Design and specifications subject to change without notice due to product improvement.

Problem

Outlets do not provide power to

equipment.

The UPS does not perform

expected runtime.

The UPS will not turn on.

Software is inactive.

Possible Cause

Circuit breaker is tripped due to overload

Batteries are discharged.

Unit has been damaged by a surge or spike.

Battery is not fully charged.

Battery is slightly worn out.

The on/off switch is designed to prevent damage by rapidly

turning it off and on.

The unit is not connected to an AC outlet.

The battery is worn out.

Mechanical problem.

The serial cable is not connected.

The serial cable is connected to the wrong port.

The unit is not providing battery power

The serial cable is not the cable that was provided with the unit.

Solution

Turn the UPS off and unplug at least one piece of equipment.

Wait 10 seconds, reset the circuit breaker and then turn the UPS on.

Recharge the unit for at least 4 hours.

Recharge the battery by leaving the UPS plugged in.

Contact Panamax about replacement batteries.

Turn the UPS off. Wait 10 seconds and then turn the UPS on.

The unit must be connected to a 110/120v 60Hz outlet.

Contact Panamax about replacement batteries.

Contact Panamax.

Connect the serial cable to the UPS unit and an open serial port of

your computer. You must use the cable included with the unit.

Try another serial port on your computer.

Shutdown your computer and turn the UPS off. Wait 10 seconds and

turn the UPS on. This should reset the unit.

You must use the cable included with the unit for the software.

RS232 Communications Protocol & Command Set

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Communications Protocol

Controller Commands

Commands and responses are in the form of ASCII character strings terminated with a carriage

return <CR> ASCII character 13 (hex).

It is important to understand how the UPS circuitry switches power to the outlets in order to use

the outlet switching commands effectively. The following diagram provides a basic illustration:

The UPS provides one bank of switched outlets (Outlet Bank 1) that can be controlled independently.

These are referred to as Non-Critical Load (NCL) Outlets.

The other outlet bank (Outlet Bank 2) will be referred to as Critical Load (CL) Outlets.

Note that NCL outlets cannot be energized unless the critical load outlets are on.

NCL outlets are designated for equipment that is considered non-critical.

Power will be turned off if the battery charge falls below a set threshold (refer 2.5).

It is desirable to have the ability to switch the power to the outlets on and off to force a “hard” reboot of equipment.

Devices such as satellite receivers often “crash” and must be reset.

The following are commands made by the controller to the UPS:

AC INPUT/BATTERY

MAIN

NCL

To Non-Critical Load

(NCL) Outlets

To Critical Load

(CL) Outlets

Stop bit:_______________1 bit

Parity:________________None

Flow control:____________one

Baud rate:_______2400 bps

Start bit: ____________1 bit

Data length:_________8 bits

Figure 2.1 UPS Power Switching

Main Power On

Send to UPS:

MAIN_ON<CR>

If power is not switched off due to low battery conditions:

Action: AC power is switched ON to the CL out

lets by closing the AC input relay or turn

ing on the inverter.

Response from UPS:

CL_OUTLETS_ON<CR>

NCL_OUTLETS_ON<CR> (if NCL relay is

closed)

If power is already switched off due to low battery conditions:

Action:

None

Response from UPS: LOWBATT<CR>

Main Power Off

Send to UPS:

MAIN_OFF<CR>

Action: All outlets are de-energized by discon-

necting the AC input relay and turning

off the Inverter.

Response from UPS:

NCL_OUTLETS_OFF<CR>

CL_OUTLETS_OFF<CR>

DB9 Pinout Diagram

PIN NO.

SIGNAL

TRANSMIT

RECEIVE

DTR

SIGNAL GROUND

RTS

DTR - Data Terminal Ready

RTS - Request To Send

RS232 Communications Protocol & Command Set

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Non Critical Load Outlets On

This command controls the relay that feeds power to the NCL Outlets.

Note that if the MAIN relay is off, the outlets will still be un-energized.

Send to UPS:

NCL_ON<CR>

Action: NCL relay closes.

Response from UPS:

NCL_OUTLETS_ON<CR> (if MAIN

relay is ON)

NCL_OUTLETS_OFF<CR> (if MAIN

relay is OFF)

Non Critical Outlets Off

Send to UPS:

NCL_OFF<CR>

Action:

NCL relay opens.

Response from UPS: NCL_OUTLETS_OFF<CR>

Set Low Battery NCL (Non-Critical Load) Shutoff

It is desirable to allow the user to set the battery storage threshold in

which the non-critical load outlets will shut off therefore reserving the

remaining battery charge for the critical equipment. If the battery

charge falls below the threshold, Non Critical Load Outlets are turned

OFF.

A common example of critical equipment would be a projector. It is

critical that power be maintained to a projector to allow its fan to run

and cool the bulb. If the bulb is allowed to overheat, it will be damaged

and is very expensive to replace.

Send to UPS:

BATTHRESH<SP>XX<CR>

<SP> represents a space: 20 Hex

XX is a number between 25 and 60

represented in ASCII.

If XX is a valid number, between 25 and 60:

Action: Assigns the battery threshold variable

with the value XX

Response from UPS:

BTHRESH<SP>XX<CR>

If XX is not valid:

Action: None

Response from UPS:

INVALIDCMD<CR>

Enable Audible Alarm

It is important that the UPS be as quiet as possible as it will be located

in a home theater environment. It is desirable to control the warning

beeper. The default setting for the alarm is OFF.

Send to UPS:

BEEPON<CR>

Action:

The beeper will sound when running

from battery.

Response from UPS: BEEPISON<CR>

Disable Warning Beeper

Send to UPS:

BEEPOFF<CR>

Action: The beeper will not sound when running

from battery.

Response from UPS:

BEEPISOFF<CR>

Restore Default Settings

Send to UPS:

RESTORE<CR>

Action:

Set Non-critical load threshold (2.5)

to 66%

Disable the warning beeper (2.7)

Set High Voltage Failure Threshold to

147V (2.8)

Set Low Voltage Failure Threshold to

88V (2.9)

Set Battery Mode Voltage to 120V (2.10)

Response from UPS:

DEFAULTSRESTORED<CR>

QUERIES

Request Outlet Status

Transmit the ON/OFF status of the outlet banks.

Send to UPS: ?OUTLETSTAT<CR>

If NCL Outlets are ON:

Response from UPS: NCL_OUTLETS_ON<CR>

If NCL Outlets are OFF:

Response from UPS: NCL_OUTLETS_OFF<CR>

If CL Outlets are ON:

Response from UPS: CL_OUTLETS_ON<CR>

If CL Outlets are OFF:

Response from UPS: CL_OUTLETS_OFF<CR>

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RS232 Communications Protocol & Command Set

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Request Input Voltage Level

Transmit the input AC voltage status

Send to UPS:

?INPUTVOLTS<CR>

Response from UPS: XXX<SP>VAC<SP>IN<CR>

XXX is the input AC voltage represented

in ASCII.

Request Output Voltage Status

Transmit the output voltage state

Send to UPS:

?OUTPUTSTAT

Response from UPS: XXX<SP>VAC<SP>OUT<CR>

XXX is the output voltage represented

in ASCII.

If the UPS is not in AVR or BATTERY mode:

Response from UPS: NORMAL<CR>

If the UPS is in AVR mode and boosting voltage by 13%

Response from UPS: AVRBOOST1<CR>

If the UPS is in AVR mode and boosting voltage by 26%

Response from UPS: AVRBOOST2<CR>

If the UPS is in AVR mode and bucking voltage by 11%

Response from UPS:

AVRBUCK1<CR>

If the UPS is in BATTERY mode

Response from UPS: BATTERY<CR>

Request Load Level Status

Transmit the load level percentage.

Send to UPS:

?LOADSTAT<CR>

Response from UPS:

XX<SP>%LOAD<CR>

XX is the load percentage represented

in ASCII.

Request Battery Charge Level Status

Transmit the remaining battery charge percentage.

Send to UPS:

?BATTERYSTAT<CR>

Response from UPS:

XX<SP>%BATTERY<CR>

XX is the battery charge percentage

represented in ASCII.

Identify Equipment

Transmit the model number, firmware number and revision.

Send to UPS:

?ID<CR>

Response from UPS: PANAMAX<CR>

M1500-UPS<CR>

FW<SP>PARTNUMBER<CR>

REV<SP>REVISION<CR>

List all Commands and Queries

Send to UPS:

HELP<CR>

Response from UPS: MAIN_ON<CR>

MAIN_OFF<CR>

NCL_ON<CR>

NCL_OFF<CR>

BATTHRESH<CR>

BEEPON<CR>

BEEPOFF<CR>

RESTORE<CR>

?OUTLETSTAT<CR>

?INPUTVOLTS<CR>

?OUTPUTSTAT

?LOADSTAT<CR>

?BATTERYSTAT<CR>

?ID<CR>

HELP<CR>

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RS232 Communications Protocol & Command Set

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Condition

CL Outlet Bank switches ON

CL Outlet Bank switches OFF

NCL Outlet Bank switches ON

NCL Outlet Bank switches OFF

Response from UPS

CL_OUTLETS_ON<CR>

CL_OUTLETS_OFF<CR>

NCL_OUTLETS_ON<CR>

NCL_OUTLETS _OFF<CR>

Responses and Warning Messages

A warning message is to be transmitted whenever the status of the fol-

lowing systems changes:

Outlet Bank Status Messages

Whenever an outlet bank switches state (ON or OFF) the UPS sends a

message to the controller:

Condition

UPS is not in AVR or BATTERY

mode

UPS is in AVR boosting 13%

UPS is in AVR boosting 26%

UPS is in AVR bucking 15%

UPS is in BATTERY mode

Battery charge falls below critical

load threshold

Input voltage exceeds high volt-

age failure t’hold

Input voltage falls below low

voltage failure t’hold

Battery charge falls below critical

load threshold

Response from UPS

NORMAL<CR>

AVRBOOST1<CR>

AVRBOOST2<CR>

AVRBUCK1<CR>

BATTERY<CR>

LOWBATT<CR>

OVERVOLTAGE<CR>

UNDERVOLTAGE<CR>

LOWBATT<CR>

Power Status Messages

Whenever the power changes state the UPS sends a message to the

controller:

Invalid Command or Query

If the UPS receives a command or query ASCII string that it does not

understand, an error message is transmitted.

Condition:

Command or query not recognized or

properly formatted

Response from UPS: INVALIDCMD<CR>

FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B Digital

Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reason-

able protection against harmful interference in

residential installation. This equipment gener-

ates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accor-

dance with the instructions, may cause harm-

ful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interfer-

ence will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-

ence to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment

off and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

(1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

(2) Increase the separation between the equip-

ment and receiver.

(3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

(4) Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help. Any special

accessories needed for compliance must

be specified in the instruction.

CAUTION: A shielded-type power cord is

required in order to meet FCC emission limits

and also to prevent interference to the nearby

radio and television reception. It is essential

that only the supplied power cord be used.

Use only shielded cables to connect I/O

devices to this equipment.

CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not

expressly approved by the guarantee of this

device could void the user's authority to

operate the equipment.

PANAMAX MAX® 1500-UPS LIMITED

PRODUCT WARRANTY

Panamax warrants to the purchaser of this

Panamax audio/video component style unin-

terruptible power supply, for a period of three

(3) years from the date of purchase, that the

unit shall be free of defects in design, materi-

al, or workmanship, and Panamax will repair

or replace any defective unit.

Upgrade Policy

Valid only in the United states and Canada

If your Panamax UPS sacrifices itself while

protecting your connected equipment, you

have an option to upgrade to the latest tech-

nology. Please go to our web site www.pana-

max.com/rma or contact Panamax Customer

Relations at 800-472-5555 for details.

Warning Notice

WARRANTY LIMITATION FOR INTERNET PUR-

CHASERS

Panamax products purchased through the

Internet do not carry a valid Connected

Equipment Protection Policy unless purchased

from an Authorized Panamax Internet Dealer!

Authorized Panamax Internet Dealers have suf-

ficient expertise to insure warranty compliant

installations. For a list of Authorized Panamax

Internet Dealers go to www.panamax.com

CAUTION

Audio/Video, computer and/or telephone sys-

tem installations can be very complex sys-

tems, which consist of many interconnected

components. Due to the nature of electricity

and surges, a single protector may not be able

to completely protect complex installations.

In those cases, a systematic approach using

multiple protectors must be employed.

Systematic protection requires professional

design. AC power, satellite cables, CATV

cables, A/V signal line cables or telephone/net-

work lines entering the system that do not

pass through a Panamax surge protector will

render the Panamax connected equipment

protection policy null and void. For additional

information on how to protect your system,

please contact Panamax before connecting

your equipment to the surge protector.

More detailed information is available at

www.panamax.com

If you have any questions regarding these

requirements, please contact Panamax

Customer Relations.

Effective Date 11/04 Q01L0047 REV. A

1690 Corporate Circle, Petaluma, CA 94954

Tel: (707) 283-5900

Fax:: (707) 283-5901

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.panamax.com

FCC Notice and Warranties

1690 Corporate Circle, Petaluma, CA 94954

Tel: (707) 283-5900

Fax:: (707) 283-5901

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.panamax.com

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Model: M1500-UPS

Category: Uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs)

Type: Owner's manual

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